Irish women are among the highest in Europe for lung cancer in terms of incidence and mortality, according to a recent report.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland says Irish people are consuming an "alarming" amount of salt.

A childcare lecturer convicted of sexual assault charges was allowed to carry on in his post despite health chiefs, senior gardaí and the Government being made aware of the allegations against him.

Half of all young people starting to smoke today will eventually die due to cigarettes, it was claimed today.